Whether it's an insight into life at home, the jubilation of victory, or the introspection of defeat (or, in one case, a gentle reminder from the Chair Umpire) we've heard a multitude of voices across all events this Fortnight.
From a wealth of declarations, musings and mutterings, here are some of the best.
Carlos Alcaraz
On being watched from the Royal Box by King Felipe of Spain:
"I have played in front of you twice, and it’s twice that I’ve won. I hope that you are coming more."
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Heath Davidson
On losing to 20-year-old Niels Vink in the Quad singles final:
"I could have thrown the kitchen sink at this kid today and he would have hit it past me for a winner."
On losing, alongside partner Robert Shaw, to Vink and his partner Sam Schroder in the Quad doubles:
"That's seven times we've played this year and we've won zero so good job, keep it up."
Marketa Vondrousova
On her pet cat Frankie:
"I’m going to buy her some good fish. I think she doesn’t really care what’s happening here."
On having to do post-match interviews:
“I don't like these things. Talking to you guys is just too much for me. I think I'm just really happy to be alone in a small circle.”
Vondrousova's husband Stepan Simek
On his wife's victory in the ladies' singles final:
"There will be one day when we will have grandkids, and I’m just looking forward to telling them the story of their grandmother winning Wimbledon."
Neal Skupski
On his brother and coach Ken’s determination to be at Wimbledon for his sibling’s doubles final:
“He had a 1am flight this morning back from Ibiza that was delayed a couple of hours. Got into Gatwick at 4.30am. Slept in a pod at Gatwick airport. Got the car at 9am here. He was on court with me, borrowing my clothes. He's already left to go back to Ibiza with the family. He probably wants a pay rise!”
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Chris Eubanks
On his Wimbledon journey:
"...Checking my phone and seeing my name as an ESPN alert, to realising how much I disliked grass at the beginning of the grass court season, to now look at where I am."
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Chair Umpire, Jon Blom
On an unexpected interruption on No.3 Court on Day 7 of The Championships:
"Ladies and gentlemen, if you are opening a bottle of champagne, don’t do it as the players are about to serve."
Mirra Andreeva
On winning her fifth successive match to reach the third round of the main draw as a qualifier, aged just 16:
"I like the grass so far. I'm not playing that bad."
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Liam Broady
On the prospect of playing Casper Ruud:
"I’m playing the No. 4 in the world, second round of Wimbledon. I’ll play him back up in Stockport if I have to. I don’t mind."
On beating Ruud, addressing his mum in an on-court interview:
I've already won £80k, so you can chill out."
Ons Jabeur
On Anett Kontaveit's retirement from tennis:
"I was very, very sad. I honestly tried to convince her not to, but it didn’t work."
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Stan Wawrinka
On his chances against Novak Djokovic in the third round:
"Hopefully I can make a competitive match, but if you will look at recent results, I don't really stand a chance."
Jodie Burrage
On what she was thinking when she saw the former Manchester United and England star in the Royal Box:
"Oh my God, David Beckham is watching me play tennis right now."
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Dan Evans
On being asked by journalists what he can do to turn his season around:
I don't know. If you know anything I can do, it would be helpful.
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Frances Tiafoe
On Andy Murray's sense of humour:
"You guys think he's boring or whatever, but I think he's hilarious. Man, I love that guy."
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Paula Badosa
On boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas:
"I dreamt about him that night, that we were both winning Australian Open. Then it was like we were having a very romantic moment, but I'm not going to explain. I'm just going to leave it there!"
On her relationship with Tsitsipas:
"It's amazing to have him supporting me. As you know, we have a very good relationship … we support each other and we give each other strength."
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Holger Rune
On the prospect of playing fellow 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final:
“To be able to play a quarter-final against a player that is your same age, at the top of the ranking, feels amazing. I'm really looking forward to that match. I even looked at it when I was in the first round.”
Jessica Pegula
On being world No.4 and ready to join Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina at the top of the rankings:
“I would definitely love to crash the big three party, if possible. That would be definitely a goal.”
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Matteo Berrettini
On his last-minute decision to play The Championships after a long injury break:
“I couldn't leave this place without trying. That's what I said to myself … I think this place has something special. It must be this place. I feel kind of energy I don't feel anywhere else.”
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